
Rachel Buhner
Research Assistant
Zamalek, Cairo, EgyptWork Experience
Research AssistantFull Time
Middle East Center on International Cooperation
Aug 2012 - Aug 2013 -1 yr
Egypt , Cairo
- Job Details:-Organized events and roundtable discussions with political and religious figures -Pitched stories, wrote articles, and edited content for the Center's bilingual publication -Updated media contact information and communicated with the press -Assisted the president in various capacities and clerical duties, as needed
English TeacherFull Time
Kompass Kindergarten
Feb 2012 - Aug 2012 -6 months
Egypt , Cairo
- Job Details:-Worked at a trilingual, Montessori-based nursery and kindergarten in Ma'adi -Primarily interacted with children ages two to four, but oversaw over 90 children ranging from one to six years in age -Encouraged English language acquisition through educational interactions -Kept up to five portfolios simultaneously, which intricately detailed, in both words and photos, the child's friend groups, interests, learning steps, and more
ReporterFull Time
The San Francisco Bay Guardian
May 2009 - Dec 2009 -7 months
United States , San Francisco
- Job Details:Attended various events in the Bay Area and wrote articles for both the web and print Performed fact checking and research for feature stories Proofread and edited numerous articles Attended to clerical duties and administrative tasks, as needed
Public Relations FellowInternship
The Commonwealth Club of California
May 2009 - Dec 2009 -7 months
United States , San Francisco
- Job Details:-Wrote press releases and media advisories for upcoming speakers -Attended events and wrote recapitulations for the Commonwealth Club blog -Promoted upcoming events through media outreach -Communicated with the media and the public in order to publicize upcoming events and speakers
Education
MSc in Political Communications
University of AmsterdamJan 2010 - Jan 2011 - 1 Year
Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications
Loyola University of New OrleansJan 2004 - Jan 2008 - 4 yr